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Interestingly the analysis on the BBC article[0] states: "[the patients] are also reported to have regained some control of bladder and sexual function - which

Interestingly the analysis on the BBC article[0] states: "[the patients] are also reported to have regained some control of bladder and sexual function - which many paralysed patients regard as more important than walking" [0] http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26920521 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26920521

_dark_matter_ 13y ago
This article mentioned that as well. I mean a basic drive for humans is sex - but walking, not so much. The movie "The Sessions" talks about the importance of sexual function for a immobilized man and is well worth watching.
- gknoy 13y ago
  Being able to control your bladder is probably also a huge benefit.
- MarkTee 13y ago
  In the Netherlands a monthly stipend is given to the disabled to be used on sexual services. The rationale is that not having a way to express this basic human desire can lead to mental anguish.
  - serf 13y ago
    Similarly, there are Japanese companies who have monetized a service designed to alleviate such problems. http://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/business-caters-to-sexual-needs-of-disabled http://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/business-c...
slowmover 13y ago
Paraplegic here, can confirm (for myself anyway). After reading several discussions/polls online on the subject, it seems to me that the general order of importance is: 1. Resolution of neuropathic pain 2. Use of hands 3. Sexual function 4. Bladder and bowel function 5. (a few other things) 6. The ability to walk I should note that the discussions/polls I've read are mostly from the United States. The U.S. is probably the most accessible country in the world, and as a citizen I don't miss walking so much because I can still do almost anywhere I want to. If the discussion was among people from undeveloped countries, the ability to walk might score much higher.

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Interestingly the analysis on the BBC article[0] states: "[the patients] are also reported to have regained some control of bladder and sexual function - which

by darrhiggs 13y ago

_dark_matter_ 13y ago
This article mentioned that as well. I mean a basic drive for humans is sex - but walking, not so much. The movie "The Sessions" talks about the importance of sexual function for a immobilized man and is well worth watching.
- gknoy 13y ago
  Being able to control your bladder is probably also a huge benefit.
- MarkTee 13y ago
  In the Netherlands a monthly stipend is given to the disabled to be used on sexual services. The rationale is that not having a way to express this basic human desire can lead to mental anguish.
  - serf 13y ago
    Similarly, there are Japanese companies who have monetized a service designed to alleviate such problems. http://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/business-caters-to-sexual-needs-of-disabled http://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/business-c...
slowmover 13y ago
Paraplegic here, can confirm (for myself anyway). After reading several discussions/polls online on the subject, it seems to me that the general order of importance is: 1. Resolution of neuropathic pain 2. Use of hands 3. Sexual function 4. Bladder and bowel function 5. (a few other things) 6. The ability to walk I should note that the discussions/polls I've read are mostly from the United States. The U.S. is probably the most accessible country in the world, and as a citizen I don't miss walking so much because I can still do almost anywhere I want to. If the discussion was among people from undeveloped countries, the ability to walk might score much higher.